Virus case numbers continue to increase in the US and Europe

The creators of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine candidates says its distribution could lead to life returning to normal by the end of next year.

A mural of Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Source: Anthony Behar/Sipa USA

Highlights

• It comes as case numbers continue to increase in the United States and Europe.
• The northern hemisphere's second wave of COVID-19 infections is continuing to surge, with the United States' case tally crossing the 11 million mark.
• With the spread showing no signs of slowing, governors in hard hit states are introducing gathering limits, mandatory mask wearing, and other restrictions.